The Hindu sunday crossword no 17
1 Most raunchy in cruise around river Seine on vacation (8)
5 Analysed acids containing phosphorus in protein shell of virus (6)
10 Put down plane in river (7)
11 Dash to get hold of spray and insecticide (7)
12 Devastation around a city in China (5)
13 Souvenirs and Japanese liquor found in dungeons (9)
14 Shift in normal routine that bowler might use? (6,2,4)
18 Be in latrine, suffering after eating starter of mushrooms non-stop (12)
21 Reserved hotel, nearly new, to host party (9)
23 Watching some hockey in ground (5)
24 Generally, associate used laser to tackle onset of uveitis (2,1,4)
25 Worry about rebellious misdeed after consuming spirit and ecstasy (7)
26 Masked leader of hoodlums died around noon (6)
27 Familiar with the experience of tottering outside bar (4,2,2)
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1 Remarkably sacred trees (6)
2 Fling with female in a gala (6)
3 Fans upset about American songstress becoming more stout (9)
4 Talk ambiguously of immorality involving top director and lady in trips (5,2,7)
6 Workers union breaking relations (5)
7 Bolt after fire engulfs new cafe (5,3)
8 Groom desires designer's latest to become more stylish (8)
9 Fully attentive as leader analyses blunders (3,4,3,4)
15 Lie in shade and fool around (9)
16 Confusion in motorway on island with accident outside hotel (8)
17 Reportedly irritated as idiot is spilling alcohol heartily (2,2,4)
19 Excellent youngster, close to pro in Japanese form of self- defence (6)
20 Old English king, say, and queen involved in venture (6)
22 A laceration on back of knee is dangerous (5)
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